SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking – Classroom – Spring 2020 Objective: SPC 1608 presents principles of oral communication common to speaking and listening. Emphasis is on listening techniques and on preparation and delivery techniques for extemporaneous speaking. Syllabus Table of Contents To quickly find what you’re seeking, look for appropriate section and sub-topic. Section A: How to Contact the Professor / Student Engagement Hours Section B: Important Valencia College Dates Note: Dates specific to this course are listed in the Course Calendar, which is posted in the same module as this syllabus. Section C: Course Objectives and Learning Points Section D: Required Materials, Tools, and Support Section E: Ethical Scholarship Honest Expression Anti-Plagiarism Statement Managing Context Listening to and Learning from Others Section F: Assessment and Grade Calculation Grading Scale List of assignment percentages Monitoring grades Professional work Uploading assignments Section G: Important Class Policies Policy for late assignments o Homework o Quizzes o Speeches Attendance and Withdrawal Policy Behavior in Classroom Section F: Important Valencia College Policies and Services No Show Policy Students with Disabilities Counseling Services for Students
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SPC 1608 - Fundamentals of Public Speaking – Classroom – Spring 2020
Objective: SPC 1608 presents principles of oral communication common to speaking and listening.
Emphasis is on listening techniques and on preparation and delivery techniques for extemporaneous
speaking.
Syllabus Table of Contents To quickly find what you’re seeking, look for appropriate section and sub-topic.
Section A: How to Contact the Professor / Student Engagement Hours
Section B: Important Valencia College Dates
Note: Dates specific to this course are listed in the Course Calendar, which is posted in
the same module as this syllabus.
Section C: Course Objectives and Learning Points
Section D: Required Materials, Tools, and Support
Section E: Ethical Scholarship
Honest Expression
Anti-Plagiarism Statement
Managing Context
Listening to and Learning from Others
Section F: Assessment and Grade Calculation
Grading Scale
List of assignment percentages
Monitoring grades
Professional work
Uploading assignments
Section G: Important Class Policies
Policy for late assignments
o Homework
o Quizzes
o Speeches
Attendance and Withdrawal Policy
Behavior in Classroom
Section F: Important Valencia College Policies and Services
No Show Policy
Students with Disabilities
Counseling Services for Students
Section A: How to Contact the Professor / Student Engagement Hours
Instructor: Beth Perrell
Office location: West Campus, Building 1, Office 241-B
1/20/20 - College is closed for the Dr. MLK Holiday
3/9 – 3/15 – College closed for SPRING BREAK
4/20/20 – Withdrawal Deadline
4/19 - Week 15: The semester ends on Sunday, April 19th (Don’t forget the exam week though!)
Final Exam Week: Your final quiz will assigned during final exam week, (4/20-4/26.) Please see
the Course Calendar for specifics.
Section C: Course Objectives and Learning Points Objective: SPC 1608 presents principles of oral communication common to speaking and listening.
Emphasis is on listening techniques and on preparation and delivery techniques for extemporaneous
speaking.
Major Topics:
1. Audience and Contextual Analysis
2. Develop, Organize, and Support Verbal Message
3. Ethical Responsibilities and Effective Listening
4. Critical Thinking Skills
5. Extemporaneous Delivery of Informative Speech Using Presentational Aids
6. Extemporaneous Delivery of Persuasive Message
Section D: Materials and Tools
Required Text: O’Hair, D., Rubenstein, H., Stewart, R. (2016). A Pocket Guide to Public Speaking,
Sixth Edition. Boston, MA: Bedbord St. Martins.
You may purchase a copy of the textbook at the West Campus Bookstore. However, here are
some other access options:
1. https://www.chegg.com/textbooks/a-pocket-guide-to-public-speaking-6th-edition-9781319102784-1319102786 (you can rent, purchase an e-copy or hard copy)
2. https://www.amazon.com/Pocket-Guide-Public-Speaking/dp/1319102786 (e-copy of hard copy)
3. https://www.textbooks.com/Pocket-Guide-to-Public-Speaking-6th-Edition/9781319102784/Dan-OHair-Hannah-Rubenstein-and-Rob-Stewart.php?CSID=A32UQDBABWT3OCDDAKDQCOSOB (hard copy used and new)
Required tools:
Computer access: You’ll need reliable access to your course’s Canvas home page. Remember
that you are always welcome to use the computers at a Valencia College library when necessary.
Section E: Ethical Scholarship
Honest Expression
The whole point in taking a speech course is to build your ability to express yourself. So pick
topics you care about and be willing to share your perspective.
Anti-Plagiarism Statement
Academic Integrity: According to College Policy 6Hx28: (10-18), all forms of academic
dishonesty and misconduct are prohibited at Valencia Community College. Discussion posts,
assignments, and speeches must be the student's original work. Academic dishonesty includes,
but it is not limited to, plagiarism, cheating, furnishing false information, forgery, alteration or
misuse of documents, misconduct, and misuse of identification with intent to defraud or
deceive. Academic dishonesty will result in a failing grade for the assignment/speech and/or a